My only memory of watching Cassidy is he seemed to have a bit of size about him, which should help with making the jump to pro mens football.
I mean it's definitely part of the reason why LBS has played more in the ALM than other talented 18 yr olds.
From short video clip the other day, it also looks like Nathan Walker has done a bit of bulking up.
Unlike Ballane, I feel some (not all) of Hughes, Sheridan, LKH, AKH, Walker and Conchie will step up this season. To be fair Hughes is basically already there as a quality ALM starter. Throw Piper in the mix, who hopefully improves again on the last campaign. That 3rd/4th season around the first team squad seems when a breakout career moment can happen.
McGarry & Tuiloma as the older head Kiwis, taking over from Payne and Rufer (if gone).
Alot is going to rest on getting the visa selections right. That and unlike last season limited GK gaffes.
I mean it's definitely part of the reason why LBS has played more in the ALM than other talented 18 yr olds.
From short video clip the other day, it also looks like Nathan Walker has done a bit of bulking up.
Unlike Ballane, I feel some (not all) of Hughes, Sheridan, LKH, AKH, Walker and Conchie will step up this season. To be fair Hughes is basically already there as a quality ALM starter. Throw Piper in the mix, who hopefully improves again on the last campaign. That 3rd/4th season around the first team squad seems when a breakout career moment can happen.
McGarry & Tuiloma as the older head Kiwis, taking over from Payne and Rufer (if gone).
Alot is going to rest on getting the visa selections right. That and unlike last season limited GK gaffes.